Sr. Certified Coder, Coding - Ambulatory, Full Time, Day Shift-8Hr

Job Description Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect. Whether virtual or on campus, Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work. Job Summary: Reviews patient records to identify the diagnosis and procedure codes performed during the patients stay are valid and in accordance with coding conventions and guidelines. Applies substantial knowledge of the job and experience to complete a wide range of activities with varying difficulty. Regularly works with sensitive and confidential information, often involving the interpretation of policies and procedures to guide use. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Two years' coding experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Outpatient Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC) or Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRC) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Outpatient Coder(COC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based(CCS-P) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT): Required CCS OR CPC OR ROCC OR CIRCC-AAPC OR CCS-Phy OR CC-AAPC OR CCA OR RHIA OR RHIT: Required Essential Functions: Abstracts and assigns diagnosis codes and procedure codes from the patient record to provide information required for billing and reimbursement. Audits medical records to ensure proper coding is completed and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies. Applies strategies to improve productivity. Identify trends with tasks and provide feedback to leadership. Identifies and reports possible HAC's or adverse events to Quality Department and HIM. Provides departmental or enterprise coverage when needed. Follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory bodies. Collaborates to provide coding feedback and education to departmental leadership regarding completeness and accurateness of documentation and physician coding practices. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. About Us Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.